Foods

In the previous post, I talked about the hidden ingredients in food that contain lactose. Not all food products will have a giant sign that says “Contains milk products” or “Do not eat this! You will get sick!” If only it worked that way. Continue reading →

Grocery shopping for someone who is not lactose intolerant may seem easy. Skip the butter, cheeses, creams, ice cream, and milk. Piece of cake… right? What about other products? Do those contain lactose in them? This post will guide you through reading food labels to find lactose in foods. Continue reading →

When I tell a new friend, classmate, and acquaintances that I am lactose intolerant, some ask if I have considered drinking goats milk. That has never actually crossed my mind because I have usually chosen to drink lactose-free or dairy-free milk. The truth is, considering to drink goats milk may be a good idea. Continue reading →

Many people do not know that butter contains lactose. Yes, butter contains lactose and in some cases it causes incomodities for some people. There are some alternatives that one can try in order to avoid incomodities. Continue reading →

Like mentioned in the previous post, the amount of lactose a person can digest depends on the amount lactase their body is producing. With that being said, there are some foods that contain some lactase that individuals with mild lactose intolerance can digest such as cheese and yogurt. Continue reading →

When it comes down to the severity of lactose intolerance, some people cannot digest any products that contain dairy. Others, however, can digest foods such as cheese and yogurt. The amount of dairy each person can digest is solemnly based on the amount of lactase enzymes their small intestine produces. Continue reading →